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| ABERRATIONS P.O. Box 460430 San Francisco, CA 94146-0430 |
| Publisher: Sirius Fiction Managing Editor: Richard Blair Art Director: Eric Turowski Coordinator: Marija Milojic Edrtorial Associate: Bobbi Sinha-Morey Reviews Editor: John F.D. Taff 1995 World Fantasy Award Nominee (Sirius Fiction) 1994 Factsheet Five’s "Editor’s Choice" 1992 Writer’s Digest’s "Fiction Fifty" 1992 SPWAO’s "Best New Magazine" Nominee Story Nominations: Nebula Awards, Bram Stoker, T. Sturgeon Award Annual Honorable Mentions in Year’s Best Fantasy & Horror (St. Marin’s Press) and elsewhere. Thank you for your interest in Aberrations. We hope the following guidelines will help give some indication as to whether or not Aberrations is the right market for your work. Aberrations, founded in 1991, was purchased at the end of 1993 by Sirius Fiction, which began publishing the magazine in 1994. FICTION GL: SF/F/H up to 8,000 words (sorry, but no longer pieces). No electronic/disk, simultaneous submissions, or reprints. Manuscripts should be accompanied by an SASE for a response. Aberrations uses a variety of ‘types’ of stories within the speculative fiction genre: swords-and-sorcery, high fantasy, low fantasy; modern settings, future settings, past settings, alternate historical settings; time travel, space opera, cyberpunk, steampunk; splatterpunk, psychological horror, experimental, etc... we’re looking for character-driven, plot-intensive storylines. At the risk of placing us in a sort of plot vacuum by dictating what we don’t want, here are a few things we can’t use or are at least very hesitant to accept: (1) Stories that involve violent/sexual abuse of children. No matter how much the ending justifies this as a plot point, we have a hard time rationalizing this sort of thing as entertainment at Aberrations; (2) "True crime" stories; (3) Plotless vignettes centered around a gruesome fetish. First English Language Serial Rights, 1/2 cents per word, payable upon publication. Reports in 16 weeks max. POETRY GL: We’re no longer accepting poetry for Aberrations Poets with questions may contact either managing editor Richard Blair or poetry editor Bobbi Sinha-Morey with questions. NONFICTION GL: Just about anything goes here, but all nonfiction must have a speculative tie-in and please keep in mind that we’re not interested in the paranormal, ‘true’ supernatural/UFO experiences/encounters, nor are we a writer’s magazine (so, for example, while we don’t mind looking at pieces dealing with trends in the speculative genres, we aren’t a market for SF/F/H "how-to" type articles). 3,000 words max. (query for longer). First English Language Serial Rights, 1/2 cents per word, payable upon publication. Reports in 16 weeks max. ART GL: (specific guidelines available) b & w line drawings, photographs, comics (w/ or w/out dialog) (query first), and just about any medium that can be screened and shot for offset printing. We’ve had some great experiences in the past with artists that attacked their assigned stories by merging their work with the text/storyline to our suggestions or through their own initiative and would definitely like to do more of the same as well as continuing to work with artists that prefer to stay within more traditional, column-oriented formats. All interior and cover illustrations are assigned. Interested artists should send a portfolio of PHOTOCOPIED work along with a note stating their own assignment preferences (genre, subject matter, and etc.). Payment is $35.00 for covers, $10.00 for interior illustration (plus additional for multiple illustrations). Contact art director Eric Turowski. GENERAL GL: We prefer the following manuscript format be used: stories should be double-spaced in a legible type face on one side of the page only; the first page should include the author’s name, address, and (optional) phone (we discourage placing your social security number/S.I.N. on any manuscript for any market, and require it only for contracts on accepted work); an estimated word count should also be included on the first page; please don’t staple pages together; margins should be about one inch from all edges of the paper; if the manuscript is type-written, be sure to send a photocopy of the work rather than the original manuscript. Sample Copies: $3.50 (plus $1.00 postage) -or- $4.50 postage paid. Subscriptions: $31.00/12 issues (1 year), $58.00/24 issues (2 years), $17.50/6 issues 1/2-year), $12 50/4 issues (1/2-year), Overseas $43.00/12 issues (1 year). |
| ADVENTURES OF SWORD &
SORCERY Box 285 Xenia, OH 45385 |
| Send all submissions to Randy
Dannenfelser, Editor, PO Box 285, Xenia, OH 45385, or
send e-mail submissions (RTF or ASCII files) to
dspress@erinet.com (be sure to stop by our Web-site on
the Internet at http://www.erinet.com/dspress/ for a
visit). And the best way to determine what type of
stories we want to buy, is to see what we have already
bought. In other words, we recommend picking up a sample
copy of the magazine at a bookstore or ordering one
directly from us Fiction: We are looking for Sword & Sorcery, High Fantasy, and Heroic Fantasy fiction from 1,000 to 20,000 words. We want fiction with an emphasis on action and adventure, but still cognizant of the struggles within as they play against the struggles without. As examples, think of the fiction of J.R.R. Tolkien, Fritz Leiber, and Katherine Kurtz, but with 90's sensibilities for a 90’s audience. Include sexual content only as required by the story, but not excessive/porn. Pays $0.03-0.06/word on acceptance for FNASR. Please include a cover letter with credits and submit the story in the standard format for fiction submissions. Enclose with the submission a self-address, stamped envelope with sufficient postage for return of the submission. Use International Reply Coupons as return postage if submitting from outside the U.S. *I'm recently looking for fiction with settings other than generic medieval Europe, and make sure your story's ending is both appropriate and provides closure. Think about the audience we are targeted at, and send us suitable stories. Artwork: Submit samples (copies, not originals) for our assignment files to the same address as above. We are looking for detailed, realistic work in the same style as the fiction requested above. We pay $75 for full-page B&W interior illustrations (line art & some half-tones) and $250 for full-color cover art. |
| AGONY IN BLACK 360-A W. Merrick Rd. #350 Valley Stream, NY 11580 |
| Publisher: Joseph M. Monks Editor: Pamela Hazelton AGONY IN BLACK is looking for fiction that stretches the boundaries and pushes the envelope. Then again, so is everybody else. Just about every company looks for the same things in unpublished fiction: fiction that is well-written, breaks new ground, avoids cliches, isn’t gratuitous in the areas of sex and violence, has well-developed characters, good dialogue and a strong ending. Now that the basics of all good writing have been covered, here’s a brief but pretty comprehensive few of the things that will give you some insight into what might get your work between the covers of AGONY IN BLACK. Genre Info 1) Vampire stories rarely get picked. Nothing wrong with them as a whole or in theory. Just too many out there, especially in the last few years. If you do send a vampire story, be honest in self-assessment before sending it. 2) The movie Seven is a very good example of the kind of work that AGONY IN BLACK is seeking to publish. Work that is the equivalent of a kick in the crotch, work that strikes a chord or a nerve, in essence, work that some might read an ask rhetorically, "Why on earth would somebody write this?" Now, this work isn't common, and it isn't always when makes it into AGONY IN BLACK. But it is the place to start, because that’s on the top-shelf of the ever-shifting standard we are trying to maintain. 3) No poetry. No science fiction masked as horror, No fantasy. No humor. If you believe you have successfully transcended genres there are probably other magazines far more receptive to stories that broach any of those just mentioned. AGONY IN BLACK isn’t one of those publications. Standards & Basics 1) Story submissions are accepted in several formats. Snail mail is preferred. E mail submissions must be contained in e mail. No downloadable files will be accepted. Manuscript length may be as short as 500 words and as long as 7,500 words. To submit a work longer than 7,500 words please send an inquiry letter with brief (no more than three paragraphs) synopsis of the work. All stories and art should be copyright protected by the creator. 2) Please follow standard submission procedures: double-space your manuscript, at least a ten point font size, send all submissions with an SASE if you want your manuscript returned, and never send originals, only photocopies. 3) Adult material is accepted, but as you have seen in the opening paragraph, gratuity is a sure way to have your work bounced. What's essential to a story, be it sex, violence, profanity, etc., can and should be contained in the work. However, like the shower scenes thrown into every late 80's horror movie (and beyond nudity is timeless) for no reason relative to the story, save the time, the space, and the trees. Artwork is almost always assigned to match story and content, and in almost all cases must be hard-line. We do review art all the time, we do keep files on artists and their work. On occasion, material sent to us is utilizable for spot illustrations, etc. If you are interested in sending art samples, please send a package representative of your work, photocopies only, to the submissions address. All work should be copyright protected prior to submission. Submissions: Address all correspondence to: Chanting Monks Studios, Inc. 360-A W. Merrick Rd. #350 Valley Stream, NY, 11580 or e mail to: chntngmnks@aol.com COMIC BOOK SUBMISSIONS Chanting Monks Studios considers artwork (panel design and illustrations) for upcoming projects. We are interested in samples of pencils, inks and covers (painted or other color format). If an inker, please include clean photocopies of penciled pages also. CMSI, from time to time, considers series and one-shot proposals. However, the market for this currently is limited. ALWAYS Query FIRST for any scripts, including series and one-shot proposals. Genres most always include horror, horror-related and original, nonsuperhero work. Specific Guidelines to Follow when Making Art Submissions: 1. Always include an SASE. Without one, you will not get a reply. 2. Do not e-mail art unless requested to do so. 3. Always include your name, address and phone number on the back of EVERY page you are sending. 4. DO NOT SEND ORIGINALS. Only send photocopies or color copies. 5. Tell us what you have worked on in the past. Include samples if possible. 6. Include page rate or cover rate information if possible. Current Projects: Agony In Black - Horror Fiction and Horror Illustrations only Lacunae Magazine - Fiction, comics, limited poetry, reviews (e-mail mediasi@concentric.net or snail mail: P.O. Box 827, Clifton Park, NY 12065) NightCry (soon to be new title) - illustrated (comic book) horror anthology - art submissions currently only Illustrative Art Portfolios/Packages - considering illustrative submissions only Upcoming Titles and One-shots - considering art submissions only For more information, write us, or visit us at: http://www.loginet.com/cfd |
| AMAZING STORIES 1801 Lind Ave. SW Renton, WA 98055 Website: www.wizards.com |
| AMAZING Stories is a full-sized
quarterly magazine. Each issue includes top-quality short
fiction (science fiction, fantasy, and occasionally
horror) by freelance writers. The fiction ranges in length from 1,000 words up to 10,000 words. Authors who want to submit material should send in full manuscripts; we prefer not to receive queries. We handle submissions as quickly as possible, trying to maintain a reporting time of no more than twelve weeks. Since we cannot be responsible for submissions, be sure to keep a copy of what you send us. Our standard payment rate for fiction is 6 to 8 cents per word, with shorter works earning higher rates. To meet our terms of purchase, you must be able to sell first worldwide serial rights in the English language and an option for a cinematic treatment of your work. We pay on acceptance – you’ll be sent a check within 30 days of our receipt of your signed contract. The place to send a manuscript or a letter is AMAZING Stories, P. O. Box 707, Renton WA 98057-0707. The executive editor of the magazine is Pierce Watters; the editor is Kim Mohan. The cover price of the magazine is $4.99; the charter subscription rate is $9.95 for one year (4 issues). What we’re looking for: AMAZING Stories, the world's oldest science fiction magazine, is open to submissions of science fiction, fantasy, and horror stories – but we have a strong preference for science fiction. Within all of those genres, we want the best stories we can get. Isn’t that true of any magazine? Well, yes: No editor is willingly going to settle for less than the finest material. But in AMAZING Stories, we want to be aggressive about breaking new ground. We want to push the envelope a little farther with every issue we publish. We want stories that not only stand at the frontier of speculative fiction, but expand that frontier. How can you tell if the story you've written, or the story you're planning to write, fits our conception of the ideal? Before you show something to us, try to look at it objectively and answer these questions: --Is the story different in theme or plot from any other stories you've read or heard about? --Are the characters portrayed realistically, and are they also unique individuals instead of being stereotypes? --Does the plot have convict or intrigue, or some other feature that will hold the reader’s interest and make him or her care about what is happening? --Is the story fast-moving, with a single direction and a clear focus? Does it use language aggressively and vividly? Do the style and pacing make the reader want to keep going? --Is the conclusion a logical outgrowth of what preceded it? Is the ending e direct result of action or decision on the part of the main character(s)? If you can answer yes to most or all of these questions, you’re on the right track. Even though they don’t address the intangible qualities that distinguish good stories from not-so-good ones, they do cover many of the technical and stylistic aspects of short-story writing. The chances are that if you’ve mastered the craft of storytelling well enough to meet these qualifications, then you’re creating work that we'd like to see. General types of stories that we aren't likely to go for include sword-and-sorcery fantasy; ethnic fantasy that is a rehash or an interpretation of a myth or legend; and horror that relies an gratuitous vulgarity or excessive gore to make the story work. If you’ve never submitted work to AMAZING Stories before: We hope you’ve learned (by reading or by experience) how to prepare a manuscript and, in so doing, how to make a good impression on an editor. Much of what follows in this section is standard stuff that practically every editor requires, or at least strongly prefers. However, in a few places we've slipped in some special preferences of our own – so even if you know how to submit a manuscript, it'd be a good idea to review this information. Send us pages that contain dark, clearly printed characters on white paper (printed on only one side of the paper). If you can avoid it, don't use a sans serif type style (the kind where a capital I looks pretty much the same as a small l). Proofread the manuscript to clean up typographical errors and spelling mistakes; don’t be afraid to make some handwritten corrections. Double-space the manuscript, and leave comfortable margins on all four sides. We'd prefer that you don’t justify the text so that the right margin is even; also, avoid hyphenating words at the ends of lines. Type your full legal same, Social Security number, and mailing address in the upper left corner of the first page of your manuscript. In the upper right corner of the title page, give us your estimate of the story's word count. Number the pages of your story, and also identify each page with your last name and the title (or a key word from the title) of the story. Include a self-addressed, stamped envelope (SASE) with enough postage to pay for the return of the submission. If you don't require the submission to be returned, you should still send us a business-letter-sized SASE if you want us to respond about the fate of your story We prefer to receive manuscripts mailed flat, instead of stories that are folded and stuffed into a small envelope. How we handle submissions: After we examine your work, one of these three things will happen. 1. We'll want to accept it for publication. You’ll be sent a letter of acceptance and two copies of a contract, the document that spells out the terms under which we are willing to purchase your story. The contract will indicate how much we intend to pay for the right to publish your work and will describe certain other details of the deal. If you agree with the terms, all you have to do to close the deal is sign both copies of the contract and send them back to us. Then we'll sign the contract, draw up a check in the amount due you, and send you the payment along with a signed contract. 2. We'll express interest, but ask you to do some more work an the story. If we think your story has promise but isn’t exactly what we're looking for, we’ll give you some advice on how to tailor it so that it has a better chance of being accepted, and we will ask you to let us see the story again – assuming, of course, that you take our advice and make the changes we’ve suggested. If you revise the story and give us another look at it, your chances of selling it will be improved – but, obviously, we can't guarantee that we'll accept a story that's been revised. 3. We’ll tell you the story isn't right for us. If we’re not interested in buying your work, you'll get a response telling you that and perhaps giving some of our reasons for that decision To save us both some time and effort: Don't send in a revision of a manuscript that has been returned to you unless we specifically mentioned that we'd be interested in seeing the story again. And please don't ask us if we would like to see a rewrite. (Try your next story on us; chances are it'll be closer to what we’re looking for than the last one was.) Don't submit a story that has been published in any other professional magazine or anthology. We’re interested only in original, unpublished material. Don’t send us poetry, or any short-shorts of less than 1,000 words. Send only a printed copy of your story. However, if we decide to accept the piece, we'll need to receive an electronic copy of the work, either on a diskette or transmitted to us via email. Don’t send us a submission that’s being seen elsewhere. We will not review material that has been sent to more than one publisher at the same time. Please let us know if you have any questions that aren’t answered by these guidelines. We’re grateful for your interest in AMAZING Stories. |
| ANALOG SCIENCE FICTION
& FACT 1270 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10020 (212)698-1313 EMail: 71154.662@compuserve.com Website: analogsf.com |
| Analog will consider material
submitted by any writer, and consider it solely on the
basis of merit. We are definitely eager to find and
develop new, capable writers. We have no hard-and-fast editorial guidelines, because science fiction is such a broad field that I don’t want to inhibit a new writer’s thinking by imposing Thou Shalt Nots. Besides, a really good story can make an editor swallow his preconceived taboos. Basically, we publish science fiction stories. That is, stories in which some aspect of future science or technology is so integral to the plot that, if that aspect were removed, the story would collapse. Try to picture Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein without the science and you’ll see what I mean. No story! The science can be physical, sociological, psychological. The technology can be anything from electronic engineering to biogenetic engineering. But the stories must be strong and realistic, with believable people (who needn’t be human) doing believable things – no matter how fantastic the background might be. Manuscripts must be typed, double-spaced, on white typewriter paper, one side of the sheet only. Good quality computer printout with these characteristics is fine, but please separate the sheets. Indent paragraphs but do not leave extra space between them. Please do not put manuscripts in binders or folders. Author’s name and address should be on the first page of the manuscript. No material submitted can be returned or acknowledged unless accompanied by sufficient postage, stamped addressed envelope (not a postcard), or International Reply Coupons. Analog pays 6-8 cents per word for short stories up to 7,500 words, $450-600 for stories between 7,500 and 10,000 words, and 5-6 cents per word for longer material. We prefer lengths between 2,000 and 7,000 words for shorts, 10,000-20,000 words for novelettes, and 40,000-80,000 for serials. Please query first on serials only. A complete manuscript is strongly preferred for all shorter lengths. The entire contents of each issue is copyrighted at the time of publication. Payment is on acceptance. Good luck! Stanley Schmidt, Editor |
| CENTURY P.O. Box 150510 Brooklyn, NY 11215 EMail: robkill@aol.com Website: www.supranet.com/century/ |
| Century is a fiction magazine
accepting stories from a broad spectrum of styles,
subjects, and lengths (anywhere from 1,000 to 20,000
words). Our only across-the-board restrictions are that
stories have some speculative or fantastic element,
something that distinguishes them from purely mainstream,
"slice-of-life" stories, and we want them to be
accessible to all readers, not dependent on in-depth
knowledge of a particular genre or literary tradition
(this includes stories which introduce any specialized
jargon that is not easily deciphered from its context).
Beyond that, we’re looking for accomplished writing
with polished prose, sharp detail and observation, and
some depth beyond the surface level of the text. Century
pays 4 to 6 cents per word for First World English and
non-exclusive reprint rights. All stories should be typed, double-spaced, and printed on only one side of the page. If you are using a dot-matrix printer, be sure to separate the pages. We do not accept simultaneous submissions, and please use common sense when sending multiple submissions at once (that is, we'll consider several pieces at a time, but don't inundate us with your entire unpublished works at once). Author's name and address should appear in the upper right-hand corner of the first page, and the approximate wordage in the upper left; in addition, every page should include your name and the title (or a recognizable abbreviation thereof), as well as a page number, in case pages become separated from the manuscript. All submissions should be sent to the Editor, Robert K. J. Killheffer, at the Brooklyn post office box, and should be accompanied by an appropriately sized self-addressed stamped envelope. If your manuscript is disposable, please send a number ten SASE for our response. If you do not live in the United States and cannot acquire U.S. stamps, please enclose the appropriate International Return Coupons. Manuscripts without SASEs will not be returned. Generally, we will not be considering previously-published works; if you have something you consider a special case, query first before submitting the manuscript. Response time is four to six weeks; however, many factors can cause delays, so we ask that you wait eight weeks before inquiring. (And, please, inquire by letter or e-mail, not by calling our Wisconsin offices.) Sample copies are available for the cover price of $5.95; please send payment with your request to our Wisconsin offices. We look forward to reading your submission, and thank you for considering Century. |
| THE CRYSTAL BALL P.O. Box 98 Ripley, OH 45167 |
| Writer’s and Artist's Guidelines What is The Crystal Ball: A publication for young adults who enjoy reading science fiction and fantasy. It features writing by both adults and kids. Payment rates currently 1/4 cents/word. We pay on acceptance. We retain the right to reprint stories in other Starwind Press publications (reprint rights 30% of current first rights). After publication in The Crystal Ball, you are free to market the story elsewhere, provided we are credited as the magazine of first publication. What we look for: Science fiction and fantasy. Articles of scientific and technological interest. Profiles of and interviews with scientists and technologists, both well known and unsung. Trend pieces on developments in science and technology. How-to pieces on creating neat technological gadgets. Reviews of neat science and technology places to visit, such as museums, universities or NASA installations. Reviews of science fiction and fantasy books that would intrigue our readers. (Reviews of both newly published books and old standards are equally welcome – they could run the gamut from Jules Verne and Conan Doyle to Jane Yolen and Cynthia Voight. ) Profiles of or interviews with SF or fantasy authors. Word length 1,000-5,000 words. No query necessary. We prefer to see previously unpublished stories. Please don't "write down" to your audience just because they're kids. Response time: we're rather short-staffed, so please allow 8-12 weeks for a response. If you haven’t received a communication from us within 16 weeks, please feel free to withdraw the manuscript from consideration. Information on submitting: send a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) with proper postage (use the chart in the current Writer’s Market if you’re in doubt) for the manuscript’s return or for reply. Use postage stamps or undated meter postmarks, please; the USPS Domestic Mail Manual states that the date must not be shown on meter postmarks used to prepay reply postage. If you're out of the country, send US postage or International Postal Reply Coupons (IRC). One IRC will get a reply sent to you via air mail. Make sure that you get the IRC stamped at your post office; otherwise it is invalid. We're sorry, but we cannot accept manuscripts that arrive postage-due, return manuscripts with no SASE, provide insufficient postage when returning manuscripts, or be responsible for material that gets lost in the mail. (Keep a copy for your files.) We appreciate non-simultaneous submissions, with one manuscript per mailing. Photocopies and computer printouts are fine with us. Please include your name, address, story title and word count on the story's first page. Include title and your last name on inside pages as well. Art needs: Story illustrations (full, half and quarter page), cartoons, fillers and illustrations for nonfiction articles. Art should be camera-ready. Payment: We pay on acceptance. We retain the right to reprint illustrations in other Starwind Press publications (reprint rights 30% of current first rights). $10 for full-page and half-page illustrations, $5 for quarter-page illustrations, $5 for cartoons and fillers. Work for illustrations is on assignment. Response time: we’re rather short-staffed, so please allow 8-12 weeks for a response, if you’ve requested one. Editor: Marlene Powell |
| THE MAGAZINE OF FANTASY
& SCIENCE FICTION P.O. Box 1806 New York, NY 10159 fax: (212)982-2676 EMail: gordonfsf@aol.com Website: www.enews.com/magazines/fsf |
| We have no formula for fiction. We are
looking for stories that will appeal to science fiction
and fantasy readers. The SF element may be slight, but it
should be present. We prefer character-oriented stories.
We receive a lot of fantasy fiction, but never enough
science fiction or humor. Do not query for fiction. Send
the entire manuscript. We publish fiction up to 25,000
words in length. Please read the magazine before
submitting. A sample copy is available for $4. We do not accept simultaneous submissions, or electronic submissions. Please type your manuscript on clean white bond, double-spaced, with one inch margins. Put your name on each page, and enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope. Manuscripts received without return postage will be discarded Our columns and non-fiction articles are assigned in-house. We do not accept freelance submissions in those areas. We do not use poetry. Cartoon and art queries as well as requests for sample copies should be sent to Ed Ferman, Publisher, 143 Cream Hill Road, West Cornwall, CT 06796. Editorial submissions should be mailed to Kristine Kathryn Rusch, Editor, P.O. BOX 420, LINCOLN CITY, OR 97367 Payment is 5-7 cents per word on acceptance. We buy first North American serial rights and foreign serial rights and an option on anthology rights. All other rights are retained by the author. Allow eight weeks for a response. Please write and enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope if you have any questions. |
| ON SPEC P.O. Box 4727 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6E 5G6 fax: (403)413-0215 EMail: onspec@freenet.edmonton.ab.ca Website: www.greenwoods.com/onspec/ |
| The On Spec Editorial Collective
(Barry Hammond, Susan MacGregor, Hazel Sangster, Jena
Snyder, and Diane L. Walton) seeks original, unpublished
science fiction, fantasy, horror, magic realism, or any
other speculative material. Since our mandate is to
provide a market for the Canadian viewpoint, strong
preference will be given to submissions by Canadian
writers. Send your short stories (maximum 6000 words),
short-short stories (under 1000 words), or poetry
(maximum 100 lines) to the address above. We do not
accept any faxes or e-mailed submissions. The On Spec editors would like all submissions in competition format in order to give beginning and established writers an equal chance. Please include a separate cover page with your name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, story title, brief (3-line) biography, and word count. The manuscript itself should not have your name on it anywhere. Manuscripts not submitted in competition format will be returned unread. Format: 12-point type, double-spaced on one side of white 8.5 x 11" paper. Please use an easy-to-read typeface, such as Times. Manuscripts should be neatly typed – near letter quality dot matrix printing is acceptable, but please separate and paper-clip computer printouts. Every page should include the title or a key word from the title and a page number. If your story ends near the bottom of the page, give some indication that this is indeed the last page. All submissions must include a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) with sufficient postage for the return of your manuscript; if your manuscript is disposable, let us know, and include a #10 SASE for our reply. Submissions sent from outside Canada should include Canadian stamps or International Reply Coupons (IRC). Do not send originals. On Spec accepts no responsibility for submissions lost in transit. Payment: On Spec buys first North American serial (magazine) rights to your work. Copyright is returned to writers after publication. On Spec pays on acceptance. Minimum payment for fiction is $40 and maximum payment is $180. Pay rates are as follows and are in Canadian dollars: Poems: 4 to 100 lines, $20 plus 1 contributor's copy Short-short stories: under 1000 words, $30 plus 2 contributor's copies Fiction: 1000 to 6000 words, 3 cents/word plus 2 contributor's copies Deadlines: February 28, May 31, August 31, and November 30. Publication decisions are made four times yearly, with response about 12 weeks after each deadline. Unless you request otherwise, manuscripts that miss a deadline will be held for the next one; this may be up to 6 months. The final selection of poetry and fiction is made by the Editorial Collective with input from the Editorial Advisory Board (members include Douglas Barbour, J. Brian Clarke, Candas Jane Dorsey, Leslie Gadallah, Monica Hughes, Alice Major, Marianne O. Nielsen, Robert Runte, Gerry Truscott, and Lyle Weis). Non-fiction is commissioned only. Artwork is commissioned, but black-and-white illustrators are encouraged to send photocopied samples of their work to On Spec. Please send a SASE for complete artist guidelines. Sample copies are $6.00, including postage and tax (U.S. and overseas: $6.00 U.S.). Please make cheques or money orders payable to On Spec or include your Visa information (card number, expiry date, and name as it is on your card). |
| SCI-FI INVASION! 151 Wells Ave. Congers, NY 10920 Website: www.wizardpress.com |
| Thank you for your interest in Sci-Fi
Invasion!: The Science Fiction Magazine. Invasion! assigns articles from freelance writers on a broad range of subjects related to science fiction entertainment. We’ve done previews of upcoming movies such as "Alien Resurrection" and "Starship Troopers," episode guides on shows such as "X-Files" and "Babylon 5," Q&As and interviews with Anthony Daniels and George Takei, articles that examine potential "Star Wars" prequel and sequel plots, an analysis of women in sci-fi and a list of the top 25 aliens of all time, as well as other standard and humorous features and departments. Story lengths generally range from 500 to 3,500 words. Please query first as to the suitability of your subject and approach. Because of our quarterly schedule, please consider timeliness when querying. Writers whose work has not appeared in Invasion! should include tear sheets or published articles when submitting story proposals, as well as a letter detailing your knowledge base and industry contacts. Introductory writers may be asked to write on speculation, with no guarantee of payment. Allow at least six weeks for consideration of a query. Send article ideas to Associate Editor Matthew Saunders. No follow-up phone calls, please. Work that’s assigned and contracted is paid upon publication. The editors regret that they cannot accept unsolicited manuscripts or offer individual comments on submissions. The magazine is not responsible for unsolicited material and cannot return anything that is not accompanied by a stamped, self-addressed envelope large enough to hold all the submitted material you want returned. Correspondence should include the writer’s name, address, phone number with area code and Email address. |
| SCIENCE FICTION AGE 441 Carlisle Dr. Herndon, VA 22070 (703)471-1556 fax: (703)471-1559 EMail: sovmedia@erols.com |
| Thanks for inquiring about our
editorial needs. Science Fiction Aye pledges allegiance
to no one wing, partisan school or "-ism" of
science fiction. Hard SF, soft SF, New Wave SF, Old Guard
SF, magic, realism, cyberpunk, literary SF and so on,
each, when done well, would find a home in Science
Fiction Age. You will find writers rubbing shoulders in
Science Fiction. Age not seen together in any other
science fiction magazine – running the gamut from
Jerry Pournelle to Thomas M. Disch, Barry Malzberg to Ben
Bova. We hope that Science Fiction Age is a medley of the
finest flavors, so much so that you'll be unable to pin
us down to any one "-ism." Please keep in mind, however, that we are not looking for stories of straight horror or fantasy, though elements of horror or fantasy are allowed as long as there are science fictional themes. Our tastes and philosophy call for a story to work on all cylinders. We are looking for works that are literate, innovative, and ambitious, stories that take both writer and reader to new worlds, to new places of the heart. In depicting the world of his or her story, the writer must not fail to correctly depict both the story's scientific premises and the intricacies of the human spirit. The best indicator of a magazine’s tastes, as always, is what is actually published. We have featured fiction by James Morrow, Paul Di Filippo, Robert Silverberg, Martha Soukup, Stephen Baxter, Ray Aldridge, Brian Stableford, Lawrence Watt-Evans, Allen Steele and many others. Please read Science Fiction Age to determine what we like. But at the same time, don't try to imitate what you see. The story you are most likely to sell is one told in your own unique voice, and not one written when you are trying to mimic someone else's. All writers, both unpublished beginners and old time vets, are encouraged to submit, because we are looking for powerful voices, not just names. LENGTH: A story should be as long as it has to be in order to tell its tale well. I have so far purchased stories ranging from 1,000 words in length to stories over 22,000 words. We can only publish one long story between 17,000 - 21,000 words per issue. Please keep in mind that because we hope to present as many stories per issue as possible, lengths of 6,000 to 8,000 words are preferred. And as for the shorter lengths, I would prefer not to see Feghools or any story with an ending based on a pun. Fredric Brown did those best, and I think that the sub-genre is so difficult that most who attempt it fail. DEPARTMENTS: In addition to fiction submissions, we also welcome queries regarding our various departments: Books, Movies/Television, and Games. Potential book reviewers should query with credits and samples, unless you feel that the editor would already be familiar with your work. FORMAT: All manuscripts should be submitted on standard sized paper, typed, double spaced with your name, address and phone number on the first page. All submissions must be accompanied a by self-addressed envelope with sufficient return postage. If you want a reply, but we can discard the manuscript, mark it DISPOSABLE and include a smaller self-addressed, stamped envelope. When submitting from outside of the USA, please remember to include a sufficient number of International Reply Coupons for a response. Please note that a single IRC is only sufficient for a reply, but not for the return of a complete manuscript. Responsibility is neither implied not accepted for unsolicited manuscripts, and manuscripts submitted without appropriate return postage will not be returned. PAYMENT: Payment is 10 cents a word for fiction for First North American Serial Rights, with optional First World Rights. Poetry will be paid at a rate of $1.00 per line. Payment will be made on acceptance within 80 days of return of signed contract. All contributors receive two copies of the issue in which the story appears. REPORTING TIME: Please allow four to six weeks response time for queries and manuscripts. If you want immediate verification that a submission has been received, please enclose a stamped, self-addressed post card containing your name and the title of your submission. PRESENTATION: If accepted, manuscripts, reviews and features should be available on a disk. We would also appreciate a photograph and a short biographical blurb for our contributor's page. SUBSCRIPTIONS: A one year subscription (six issues) is $16.06. Canadian and overseas subscriptions should add $4,00 per year. A sample issue may be obtained for $6.00, which includes postage and handling. Thank you for your interest in Science Fiction Age, and we look forward to seeing your work in our pages. All mail, including subscriptions, sample issue, and advertising correspondence go to the following address, with editorial submission put to the attention of Scott Edelman: Science Fiction Age 441 Carlisle Drive Herndon, VA 22070 (703) 471 1556 Please note that the Damascus P.O. Box is no longer a valid editorial address. |
| THE SILVER WEB P.O. Box 38190 Tallahassee, FL 32315 (904)385-8948 fax: (904)385-4063 EMail: annk19@mail.idt.net |
| THE SILVER WEB is a semi-annual
publication featuring fiction, poetry, art, and thought
provoking articles. The Editor is looking for works
ranging from speculative fiction to dark tales and all
weirdness in between; specifically works of the surreal. PAYMENT: Upon acceptance, unless another arrangement is made. Fiction: 2-3 cents a word, Non-fiction: negotiable, Poetry: $5-20, Art: $10-20 story illos, $25-50 cover, $5-10 filler. Also two copies of the issue in which the work appears (reduced rates to contributors for additional copies). SUBSCRIPTION RATES: $10.00/year (2 issues); sample copy $4.95 + 1.00 p&h ($2.00 p&h for Canada & overseas). FICTION: Short stories of 8000 words or less (don’t send anything longer w/o a query first, or it will be returned unread). I am looking for well-written work that is unusual and original; stories that are too bizarre for mainstream publications but that do not fit the standard mold of genre. I prefer stories that develop out of character rather than fiction based on ideas. Not looking for any traditional storylines; no vampires, werewolves, zombies, witches, fairies, elves, dragons, etc. No fantasy, Sword & Sorcery or quest/adventure stories. And please, please, PLEASE no revenge stories. POETRY: Poems must use standard poetic conventions whether free verse or rhyming. As indicated for FICTION above, no genre clichés. ART: Separate guidelines for artists available. Most artwork is assigned, although I do take some unsolicited filler art. NON-FICTION: Please query about specific articles. Interested in interviews with writers, poets, artists, etc. Satire and humor also invited and I love Letters to the Editor. OTHER INFORMATION: All submissions must be in standard manuscript format; if not, they will be returned unread. Reprints considered, but query first with prior publication information. Simultaneous submissions accepted, but no multiple submissions. Cover letters are enjoyed but not essential. Provide an SASE with proper postage to ensure a response. If the postage is not enough to return the manuscript, it will be considered disposable. Not accepting electronic submissions, send hardcopy. The Silver Web is not responsible for loss or damage to any unsolicited work. Allow 6-8 weeks response time. You may receive a form rejection, but I will do my best to give personal comments as time allows. All rights revert to contributors upon publication. Direct all mail to Ann Kennedy at the above address. Thank you for your interest in The Silver Web. |
| SPACE AND TIME 138 W. 70th St., 4B New York, NY 10023-4468 Website: www.bway.net/~cburns/space&time.html |
| Space and Time magazine is bi-annual,
publishing science-fiction, fantasy, supernatural horror,
swords & sorcery, and our favorite: that which defies
categorization. We’re also partial to mixed-genre
material. If you’re not sure where your piece fits
in, send it in and let us decide. Manuscripts must be typed double-spaced, with your full name, address, and social security number in an upper corner of the first page. Legible photocopies are acceptable, as are dot-matrix print-outs of near-letter quality with a fresh, dark ribbon. We frown upon simultaneous submissions, and almost never use reprints. You must include a self-addressed, stamped envelope with sufficient return postage (or IRCs outside of the U.S.), or use disposable manuscripts and a stamped, business-sized envelope for our response. Do not expect to hear back from us without this essential courtesy. Please note that different editors handle different types of submissions, and mixing submissions risks delaying responses considerably and increasing the chance of something getting lost. Be aware that our current unstable finances prevent us from paying as promptly on acceptance as we would like, and we may ask to hold your piece (without obligation on your part) until we are able to issue checks for the issue for which your work was accepted. Fiction: Address to Tom Piccirilli. We prefer under 10,000 words; more than that has to be damned good. Payment is one cent per word, $5 minimum, as close to acceptance as possible for First North American Serial Rights only. You will also receive two copies of the magazine on publication, and a 40% discount on any number of additional copies. Poetry: Address to Lawrence Greenberg. In addition to the usual, we’re interested in narrative genre poems; again, the longer it is the better it has to be. There must be a definite connection to the genres we cover. If you wish, you can forward poetry submissions directly to Mr. Greenberg at Box 41, New York NY 10034. Payment same as for fiction, above. Nonfiction: Address to Gordon Linzner. We use very little non-fiction, mostly regular columns or staff-assigned. With our long on-sale window and reliance on back-stock, we prefer material that won’t date quickly (general literary criticism rather than current book reviews, or science articles that won't be superseded in a year or two). Payment same as for fiction, above. Art: Address samples to Charles Burns. All artwork is done to assignment. To be considered, send us several representative samples of your work, non-returnable, for our files. We try to give deadlines of a couple of months. Interior art is black and white, 8" x 5", and we prefer quality stats or photocopies to originals, which can get misplaced. Color is only used on cover art, 8-1/2"x11". Payment is $10 for interiors, $25 for covers, on acceptance, plus two copies of the magazine on publication and a 40% discount on additional copies. Unlike some magazines, we don’t expect you to subscribe or buy one or more issues to examine before submitting material; however, we’re in no position to discourage anyone from trying to psyche us out. Sample copies are $5 plus $1.50 for handling, or 3/$13 postpaid. If you live in the New York area, please drop in on our reading series, held the second Monday of each month at Science Fiction, Mysteries and More! Bookstore, 140 Chambers Street (212-385-8798). Also, check our web page at http://www.bwsy.net/~natalia/space&time.html We look forward to hearing from you soon. Gordon Linzner Editor-in-chief |
| STARSHIP EARTH P.O. Box 484 Bellaire, OH 43906 (614)671-3253 fax: (614)671-3253 |
| We are open to anything falling into
the science fiction / fantasy category, with the
exception of Sword & Sorcery. Length should not
exceed 3,000 words, unless the story is really
exceptional. For longer pieces, please query first.
Please include a SASE for return of your manuscript. If
your manuscript is disposable, please state this in your
cover letter. You may send a SASP to get acknowledgment
of manuscript receipt. The time it takes to get through
submissions depends on number received in any given
month, which varies from 5 to 30. We do our best to get
back to you as quickly as possible. You may include
e-mail addresses instead of SASE. Lead time is currently 9-12 months. Payment is on publication, and ranges from 1/2 cent to 3 cents per word. Things we do not want to see: 1. typos - please proof read your work 2. incorrect manuscript formats – this includes placement of name and page numbers. Please do not staple pages. If you need help with format, we suggest the following book: The Writer’s Digest Guide to Manuscript Formats by Dian Dincin Buchman & Seli Groves. It covers all bases. 3. No stories using established characters belonging to someone else. The only exception is Star Trek or Star Wars. Still, we only accept stories for these universes when they are exceptional and true to characters and universe. We don’t use a lot of this kind. 4. No explicit sex or violence. We have readers of all ages, and certainly don’t want to have to worry about parents giving our publication to children. Immediate rejection will result. 5. No simultaneous, electronic, or faxed submissions. 6. No horror or poetry. No "Twilight Zone" type stories. 7. No explicit language - immediate rejection will result. 8. No religious content - immediate rejection will result. The amount of stories we get about God and the 2nd coming, etc. is ridiculous, and it’s not science fiction. Things we do want; 1. Correct manuscript format and professional presentation. 2. Queries for longer pieces. 3. Quality writing - Get the opinions of friends or relatives on your story before submitting. Only those who will give you an honest one, of course. Quality can be such a rare thing. 4. Fleshed-out characters and descriptions that paint a picture are always nice. 5. A short writer’s bio is always appreciated. If we use your story, we like to tell our readers who you are. 6. Cover letters are preferred. Again, please see above mentioned book for format. Inform us, but don’t try to entertain us. That’s your story’s job. 7. Good grammar - when in doubt, check out the guide books readily available STARSHIP EARTH is a non-fiction magazine dealing with the sci-fi universes of movies, TV, and best-selling authors. We present news, interviews with actors and industry people, book reviews, movie reviews, author profiles, and convention news. We also cover action movies and TV shows as space allows. We do reviews on self-published and subsidy published books. (Submissions for this go to Jenna Dawson) Our short story section is a new feature that will be found at the back of the publication. We use one story per month. Please direct manuscripts and questions to Silver Shadowhorse. All queries should be directed to Kirin Lee, P.O. Box 484, Bellaire, OH 43906 HAPPY WRITING! Please note: We are planning an anthology of short stories up to 4,000 words. Stories submitted to the magazine will automatically be considered for it. Payment arrangements have yet to be determined. |
| THE URBANITE P.O. Box 4737 Davenport, IA 52808 |
| The Urbanite features surreal fiction,
poetry and artwork by established talents and remarkable
newcomers. The magazine ranked as No. 22 on Writer's
Digest's 1996 Fiction 50 list. Stories from the magazine
have been reprinted in the anthologies, The Year's Best
Fantasy & Honor and Best New Horror. For our next issue, No. 10: Wicked Love, we want to see stories and poems that explore that intrigues, intricacies and caprices of desire. Sensuality and elegance are fine, but please, don't bother sending stories with damp depictions of human plumbing. Featured writer for No. 10 will be Wilum Pugmire. Themes for upcoming issues include: --No. 11: Strange Nourishment – Bear in mind, we'll only be accepting one or two vampire or werewolf stories, if any. A vampire or werewolf story would have to be extraordinary, transcending all the usual cliches. Featured writer will be Jeffrey Osier. --No. 12: The Zodiac – a featured writer has not yet been selected. The featured writer for our current issue, No. 9: Strange Places, is Basil Copper, an author who has been called Britain's leading purveyor of the macabre. He has written over 80 books and his work has been translated into more than a half-dozen languages. Featured poet is Donna Taylor Burgess and featured artist is Dan Wild. Please note: people keep sending us stories inappropriate for our magazine. We do not publish porn, children's stories, war epics, or gore-for-gore's-sake. Basically, we like intelligent, surreal stories with rich characterization. Fiction length: up to 3,000 words. Payment 2 to 3 cents a word. Poetry length: up to two pages. Payment: $10 per poem. No simultaneous submissions. Query first regarding previously published work. Unsolicited submissions and queries must include a SASE (or IRCs, for foreign submissions) to be considered. Sample copy: $5. Three-issue subscription: $13.50 (all subscribers receive a free gift: a surprise magazine or chapbook). Check or money order payable to Urban Legend Press. Iowa residents add 6% sales tax. foreign orders: U.S. funds only. |
